Ex-Manchester City forward Julian Alvarez has put Atletico Madrid in front against Real Betis. Celta Vigo also have their noses in front against Rayo Vallecano, with Marcos Alonso scoring from the penalty spot. That Alonso effort has nudged Vallecano down to ninth and out of the European places as it stands.

Barcelona have moved one step closer to securing the La Liga title after a bonkers 4-3 victory over Real Madrid. The result moves Hansi Flick's men seven points clear atop the lea

Barcelona took a huge step to securing the Spanish league title with a 4-3 win over Real Madrid despite Kylian Mbappé’s hat trick in a mesmerizing ‘clasico’ and opened a seven-point lead over its second-placed rival with three matches remaining.